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       *                        S I T E  9 5                         *
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       *              SOCIETY FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY             *
       *            AND TEACHER EDUCATION (formerly STATE)           *
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       *                 6th International Conference                *
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       *            March 22-25, 1995  *  San Antonio, Texas         *
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       *                   CALL FOR PARTICIPATION                    *
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       *                   >>  Special Strands <<                    *
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       *    > Diversity & International Perspectives                 *
       *    > Social Studies        > Early Childhood/Elementary Ed. *
       *    > Science Education     > Mathematics Education          *
       *    > Language Arts         > Special Education              *
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       *                         Organized by                        *
       *              Society for Information Technology             *
       *                  & Teacher Education (SITE)                 *
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       *              Association for the Advancement of             *
       *                Computing in Education (AACE)                *
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INVITATION
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SITE 95 is the sixth annual conference of the Society for Information
Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), an international association of
individual teacher educators, and affiliated organizations of teacher
educators in all disciplines, who are interested in the creation and
dissemination of knowledge about the use of information technology in
teacher education.

The Society seeks to promote research, scholarship, collaboration,
exchange, and support among its membership, and to actively foster the
development of new regional and national organizations.  SITE is a society
of the Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

You are invited to Participate in this international forum which offers
many opportunities to explore the research, development, and
applications in this important field.  All proposals are reviewed for
inclusion in the conference program.

                           Hosted by
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  New Mexico State Univ.         Texas Center for Educational Technology
  St. Mary's Univ.               Univ. of Houston
  Southwest Texas State Univ.    Univ. of Texas-Austin
  Stephen F. Austin State Univ.  Univ. of Texas-San Antonio

SCOPE
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The Conference invites proposals from the introductory through advanced
level on all topics related to:

(1) the use of information technology in teacher education, and
(2) instruction about information technology in
    > Preservice
    > Inservice
    > Graduate Teacher Education
    > Faculty & Staff Development

Proposals which address the theory, research and applications as well as
describe innovative projects are especially encouraged.

CONFERENCE PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
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The Conference Program includes a wide range of interesting and useful
activities including keynote and invited talks, paper presentations,
demonstration/poster sessions, tutorials and workshops, panels, and birds-
of-a-feather discussions.

Papers (25 minutes):
Papers on all aspects of information technology and teacher education are
invited.  Accepted paper presentations will be published in the "Technology
and Teacher Education Annual, 1995," which will be distributed by Allyn &
Bacon, a leading educational publisher.

Panels (1 hour):
Panels will consist of at least four members presenting different aspects
of a relevant issue and interacting with the audience to widen the
discussion.

Demonstrations/Posters (90 minutes):
These sessions enable presenters to demonstrate and discuss research,
development and applications in progress in order to gain feedback and to
establish contact with similar projects. Presenters will be required to
arrange for their own systems software and hardware.  A table, poster
board, and electricity will be supplied.

Tutorials & Workshops (half-day):
Tutorials and Workshops are intended to enhance the skills and broaden the
perspective of their attendees.  They should be designed to introduce a
framework for learning a new area or to provide advanced training in an
area.

INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPATION
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-  All communication will be with the principal presenter who is
   responsible for communicating with presenters of that session.
-  All presenters must register and pay the registration fee (approximately
   $155 members, $195 non-members).
-  The Conference will attempt to secure basic equipment needed for
   presenters. However, when equipment cannot be obtained, presenters may
   need to bring or rent equipment.  The name of a rental firm will be
   provided.

PROCEEDINGS
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Accepted papers will be published by AACE in the Technology and Teacher
Education Annual series and distributed by Allyn & Bacon.  Books in this
series serve as major source documents indicating the current state of
teacher education and information technology.  The Annuals also are
distributed on ERIC microfiche and through the Society's Internet server.
In addition, the 1995 edition will be published as a searchable electronic
book on CD-ROM.

Copies of the 1995 and 1994 Annuals are available from AACE.

PAPER AWARDS
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All presented papers will be considered for Best Paper Awards within
several categories.  Award winning papers will be invited for publication
in the "Journal of Technology and Teacher Education" and will also be
highlighted in the AACE periodical "ED-TECH Review."

PRESENTATION PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS
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Three (3) copies of the proposal must be received by:

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                    October 10, 1994
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The following information should be included:
  -   1-3 page abstract of presentation
  -   Presentation type:  Paper, Panel, Tutorial, Workshop, Poster/Demo.
  -   Presentation title (10 words or less)
  -   Equipment needs
  -   Name, affiliation, and address of each presenter
  -   Phone number and E-mail address of person submitting proposal

Send presentation proposal to:
  Dr. Jerry Willis, SITE 95
  College of Education, University of Houston
  Houston, TX 77204-5872
  E-mail: JWillis@jetson.uh.Edu; 713-743-4972; Fax 713-743-9870

Gain Insight at SITE 95 in Texas!
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Keynote and invited speakers, tours, and workshops are planned to focus on
the use of technology in the state of Texas.

San Antonio's "international" flavor with its Spanish, German, Mexican,
Irish, and Indian influences help make it Texas' most popular visitor
destination and an ideal location for SITE's international conference.

There is much to do & remember in San Antonio!

* The Alamo, the city's first mission and a museum of the battle fought
  here for Texas independence.
* River Walk, cobblestone walkways and subtropical foliage along the
  peaceful downtown river lead visitors to the river-level sidewalk cafes,
  shops and night clubs.
* Fiesta Texas, new music and entertainment theme park with live musicals,
  rides, cafes, and shops.
* Sea World of Texas, City Zoo, & Spurs professional basketball.
* Market Square, a lively Mexican market filled with crafts, culture, food
  and music.
* Museums and parks.
...and much more!

HOTEL AND TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
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Conference special room rates will be available to attendees at the
Ramada Emily Morgan Hotel; ($89 single, $99 double).  These are very low
rates for a hotel near the popular River Walk shops and restaurants during
this favorite month to visit San Antonio.  Plus SITE 95 will offer a
roommate service to help attendees share costs.

Special discount airfares will be available from a designated official
carrier.

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       |         SITE 95 Deadlines (postmark dates)          |
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       |  Proposal Submission:            Oct. 10, 1994      |
       |  Acceptance Notification:        Oct. 31, 1994      |
       |  Proceedings Submission:         Nov. 30, 1994      |
       |  Pre-registration Deadline:      Feb 22, 1995       |
       |  Conference:                     Mar. 22-25, 1995   |
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                         INFORMATION REQUEST
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  Name: ______________________________________________________________

  Address: ___________________________________________________________

  ____________________________________________________________________

  ____________________________________________________________________

  City/State/Code: ___________________________________________________

  Country: ___________________________________________________________

Please send me:
 __  Conference registration material
 __  Brochure on SITE/AACE membership and the
     "Journal of Technology and Teacher Education"
 __  Information on ordering the 1994 proceedings book,
     "Technology and Teacher Education Annual, 1994," (810 pp.)

Return to:
    SITE 95/AACE
    P.O. Box 2966
    Charlottesville, VA 22902 USA
    E-mail: AACE@virginia.edu; 804-973-3987; Fax: 804-978-7449
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